On the dawn of Esala Full Moon Poya Day, the traditional invitation and other relevant customary deeds related to the observance of Rains Retreat were well performed out of compassion and loving-kindness - driving upon the Theravāda monastic code echoed through the ages.

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The first Kaṭhina Robe Offering Ceremony was devotedly be sponsored by Mr Amlaka Hewa Naimanage, Mrs Nilu Jayasinghe and family - along with their close-knit friends in Oxford.